Ignite your passion for snow sports in Happy Valley – the perfect beginner ski area
on Skiing, Winter activitiesHappy Valley is a premier beginner ski area and the place to the start of a life-long love of snow sports. Find out why.
Five exciting alternatives when a Mt Ruapehu closure strikes
on Walking & Tramping, Winter activitiesIt's a busy time in Tongariro as visitors flock to the slopes of Mt Ruapehu. But what do you do when a Mt Ruapehu closure strikes? Find out here.
Sky Waka gondola opens up opportunities for Whakapapa sightseeing
on Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter activitiesThe Sky Waka gondola is officially up and running and has opened up new opportunities for Whakapapa sightseeing. Find out more here.
Experience Mt Ruapehu learn to ski programmes these school holidays
on Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter activitiesHead to the slopes with the kids these school holidays and experience the amazing Mt Ruapehu learn to ski programmes. Find out more here.
Get ready for these epic Whakapapa events this ski season
on Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter activitiesNew Zealand's largest ski field is almost fully open and we'll see some of the best Whakapapa events return for another year. Find out more here.
Discover the wonders of the iconic Emerald and Blue Lakes in Tongariro
on Summer activities, Walking & Tramping, Winter activitiesThe Emerald and Blue Lakes in Tongariro are some of Mother Nature's finest creations. Read on to find out how the lakes got their amazing colours.
Expect the 2019 Mt Ruapehu ski season to be one of the best yet
on Skiing, Snowboarding, Winter activitiesAs steady snowfalls prepare the slopes, all signs suggest that the 2019 Mt Ruapehu ski season will be one of the best yet. Here’s why.
Mt Ruapehu gondola taking shape and on track to open this ski season
on Park Hotel news, Snowboarding, Winter activitiesIt's a huge job and the Mt Ruapehu gondola is on track to open on June 1st. Find out what it's taken to get this far and what’s still left to do.
The history and geology of the Tongariro volcanic zone
on Summer activities, Walking & Tramping, Winter activitiesThe Tongariro volcanic zone is magnificent to look at and even better to set foot on. Learn the unique history and geology of each volcano.
Here are the answers to the top 10 Tongariro Alpine Crossing FAQs
on Summer activities, Walking & Tramping, Winter activitiesThere's a lot of planning involved in completing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, so we’ve answered 10 common Tongariro Alpine Crossing FAQs for you.